HC Deb 26 January 1984 vol 52 c635W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the current cost to public funds of (a) an oral and (b) a written parliamentary question; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hayhoe

I have been asked to reply.

The costs of individual questions vary considerably, but the current average cost is estimated as £64 for oral answers and £39 for written answers.